as in difference
the quality or state of being different
the discrepancy of the calculations of my bill by the hotel and myself was a matter of concern
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Recent Examples of discrepancy
The pair also urged the clinic to disclose any discrepancies in parentage.
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Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
The discrepancy was spotted by Reuters, which claims that data Tesla gave to authorities in Sweden and the Netherlands grossly exaggerated the safety record of FSD in the United States.
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Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
17 June 2026
The stewards ultimately found a discrepancy in the measurements of the distance between two timing loops in the pit lane, via the official timekeeper’s measurement and the Light Detection and Ranging scans presumably taken post-event.
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Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Single Arm Dumbbell Row Another horizontal pulling variation, the dumbbell row, challenges your single-arm strength and stability and helps correct any strength discrepancies between the two sides.
—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for discrepancy
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
The discrepancy was spotted by Reuters, which claims that data Tesla gave to authorities in Sweden and the Netherlands grossly exaggerated the safety record of FSD in the United States.
—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
17 June 2026
The stewards ultimately found a discrepancy in the measurements of the distance between two timing loops in the pit lane, via the official timekeeper’s measurement and the Light Detection and Ranging scans presumably taken post-event.
—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Single Arm Dumbbell Row Another horizontal pulling variation, the dumbbell row, challenges your single-arm strength and stability and helps correct any strength discrepancies between the two sides.
—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for discrepancy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discrepancy
Noun
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Hobbs said the difference is that federal agencies often warned states of threats before attacks occurred.
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Aside from resting starters, getting players off the bench for valuable time on the pitch could be the difference as the competition gets tougher.
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How can the sense of an absolute union of all matter be reconciled with the endless multiplicity and distinctness of it?
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However, a few hours with Air Riders reveals the nuance and depth of its gameplay, the distinctness of this flavor of racing game and its sensory, chaotic, and strategic appeal.
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Cheuk urged directors to lean into their creative distinctiveness.
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Other huge fashion conglomerates like LVMH and Kering have grown in such a way that sometimes the individual brands lose their distinctiveness.
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That diversity is reflected in the various mediums seen throughout the show, from painting and photography to three-dimensional artworks.
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The creative duo came into the podcast studio to discuss their stunning collaboration in the Summer 2026 issue—a sprawling portrait both of modern Texan life and, more broadly, of American diversity, 250 years into the nation’s history.
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“Discrepancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discrepancy. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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